EEK! I'M SO EXCITED!
This is such a HUGE relief as yesterday was such a dark, depressing, discouraging day. The dismissiveness is maddening. But today I found out Dr. Batzdorf at UCLA, one of the top Chiari specialists in the country, has reviewed my case and wants to see me! :D He received and reviewed all of my info and while I'm not urgent, this means he DOES think I'm a true Chiari 1 as I was told he sees less than half of those who send him their paperwork as they are not true cases. Sweet, sweet validation!
I'm crying to hear that someone who knows better than all the dismissive docs believes me. Phew! I need to breathe and regather myself because I need to get insurance authorization process started before I can come in, but OMG! I'm so excited!